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  • Medical School

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Fellowship

    University of Illinois at Chicago

  • Residency

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

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  • Languages

    English

    Gujarati

    Spanish

Chirag Patel

Chirag G. Patel, MD

Ophthalmology
Active Accepting New Patients
Biography

Dr. Chirag Patel is a native of Terre Haute, having graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo in 2000.  He went on to complete his undergraduate education in Bloomington, IN at Indiana University.  He majored in Biochemistry and Spanish with a certificate from the Liberal Arts and Management Program and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.  He then moved to Indianapolis to attend the Indiana University School of Medicine.  He graduated in 2004 as a member of both Alpha Omega Alpha and the Golden Key Honor societies.  He completed his tranisitional year internship at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and then moved to Dallas, Texas where he completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, recognized as one of the most prestigious residencies in the country.   He then moved to Chicago, IL where he completed a fellowship in glaucoma.  After his training he returned to Terre Haute to start practicing with Union Health Group.  Dr. Patel enjoys practicing comprehensive ophthalmology and treating all diseases of the eye.  He is a high volume cataract surgeon and the only glaucoma trained surgeon in the Wabash Valley.  He performs thousands of procedures a year from cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, intravitreal injections for macular degeneration, and laser surgery for diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, and secondary cataracts.  In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and following the Indiana Hoosiers and Indianapolis Colts.

Dr. Patel returned to his hometown

  • LocationPrimary Location
  • Location

    Eye Center 422 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47807

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  • Call (812) 242-3700
  • LocationSecondary Location
  • Location

    Union Hospital 1606 N. 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47804

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"I have always trusted Dr. Patel with my eye care. He is the best and you can tell that he truly cares about his patients."

"I don't see any way you can improve what he does. He's a wonderful doctor. He listens to everything you say and he answers your questions. I already sent one of my friends to him and they love him to death. He's a great eye doctor, believe me. The best in Indiana, I think."

"Dr. Patel spent more time with me than usual and did not seem rushed. Terre Haute is fortunate to have him to meet our health care needs."

"Dr. Chirag Patel is great. I highly recommend him."

"I had the most positive experience with Dr. C. Patel. From the minute I walked in, to the moment I walked out. They were friendly, professional and personable. A fabulous visit. Why would you go anywhere else?"

"Dr. Patel definitely listens to you and cares about you as a person."

"I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Chirag Patel and his staff."

"I was very pleased with Dr. Chirag Patel before, during and after surgery. I would recommend him to anyone that needs cataract surgery. A+ satisfied."

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